GE XWFE User manual

Brand: GE

Model: XWFE

Category: Fridges

Type: User manual

31-6000227 Rev. 1 01-20 GEA

About the GE Appliances

XWFE Water Filter Cartridge

WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE

The water filter cartridge holder is located in the

back upper-right corner of the fresh food refrigerator

compartment.

WHEN TO REPLACE THE FILTER

If there is a replacement indicator light for the water filter

cartridge on the dispenser, a red light will start blinking to

tell you that you need to replace the filter soon. For models

that don’t have the indicator light, the filter cartridge should

be replaced every six months, or earlier if the flow of water

to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.

REMOVING THE FILTER

If you are replacing the filter, first remove the previous one

by gently grasping the filter and slowly turning it to the left,

about a ¼ turn. The filter should automatically release itself

when you have rotated it far enough to the left. A small

amount of water may drip down.

CAUTION

If air has been trapped in the system, the filter cartridge

may be ejected as it is removed. Use caution when

removing.

FILTER BYPASS PLUG

To reduce the risk of property damage due to water

leakage, you MUST use the filter bypass plug when a

replacement filter cartridge is not available. Some models

do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. To obtain

a free bypass plug, call 800-GECARES. In Canada, call

800.561.3344. The dispenser and icemaker will not operate

without either the filter or bypass plug installed. The bypass

plug is installed in the same way as a filter cartridge

Application Guidelines/Water Supply

INSTALLING THE FILTER IN A BOTTOM

FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

1. Open the filter cartridge

housing by squeezing the

2 front tabs and gently

pulling down.

2. Line up the ports on the

filter with the ports on the

filter cartridge holder, and

gently insert the filter.

3. Slowly turn the filter to the

right until it stops. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn

the filter, it will automatically

adjust itself into position. The

filter will move about a ¼ turn

or 90 degrees, until the arrow

on the filter aligns with the

arrow on the filter cartridge

holder.

4. Slowly push the filter up into the clips.

5. Close the filter cartridge

housing by gently pushing the

lid upwards until the tabs lock

into place.

6. Continue following instructions

shown in Purging the Filter

and Reset Filter Change

Indicator Sections.

INSTALLING THE FILTER IN A SIDE BY SIDE

REFRIGERATOR

1. Line up the arrow on the filter with the arrow on the filter

cartridge holder. Gently push the top of the new filter up

inside the holder.

2. Slowly turn the filter to the right until it

stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you

turn the filter, it will automatically raise

itself into position. The filter will move

about a ¼ turn or 90 degrees.

3. Continue following instructions shown

in Purging the Filter and Reset Filter

Change Indicator Sections.

GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.

Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.89 lpm)

Water Supply Potable Water

Water Pressure 25-120 psi (172-827 kPa)

Water Temperature 33°F-100°F (0.6°C-38°C)

Capacity 170 gallons (643.5 liters)

Sign-up for TEXT REMINDERS

by texting REPLACE to 70543.

WARNING

To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during

the installation of this product. The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every 6 months at the rated capacity, or sooner if

a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs.

For the maximum benefit of your filtration system, GE Appliances recommends the use of GE Appliances-branded filters only.

Using GE Appliances-branded filters in GE Appliances and Hotpoint® refrigerators provides optimal performance and reliability. GE

Appliances filters meet rigorous industry standards for safety and quality that are important for products that are filtering your water.

GE Appliances has not qualified non-GE Appliances-branded filters for use in GE Appliances and Hotpoint refrigerators and there is

no assurance that non-GE Appliances-branded filters meet GE Appliances standards for quality, performance and reliability.

If you have questions, or to order additional filter cartridges, visit our website at gewaterfilters.com or call

GE Appliances Parts and Accessories, 877.959.8688. In Canada, call 866.777.7627.

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Standards 42, 53, 401 and P473 for

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PLATINUM SEAL

WATER QUALITY

™

INSTALLING THE FILTER IN A MULTI-DOOR

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

1. Open the filter cartridge housing by

pulling the door open.

2. Line up the ports on the filter with

the ports on the filter cartridge

holder, and gently insert the filter.

3. Slowly turn the filter to the

right until it stops. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn the

filter, it will automatically adjust itself into position. The filter will

move about a ¼ turn or 90 degrees, until the filter cannot be

turned, and the label faces outward.

4. Slowly push the filter up into the

clips.

5. Close the filter cartridge housing

by gently pushing the door closed

until the tabs lock into place.

6. Continue following instructions

shown in Purging the Filter and

Reset Filter Change Indicator

Sections.

PURGING THE FILTER

For dispenser models - Run water from the dispenser for 2

gallons (approximately 5 minutes) to clear the system. Water may

spurt out and air bubbles may be visible during the process. If

water is not flowing, check to make sure the filter has been fully

rotated to the right. Use a large pitcher or sports bottle to catch

the water spray. NOTE: It is normal for water to appear discolored

during the initial system flush. Water color will return to normal

after the first few minutes of dispensing.

For icemaker-only models - Discard the first bin of ice to allow

air to purge from the system. A newly installed filter cartridge will

cause water to spurt into the icemaker body, which could lead to

ice droplets around the icemaker area. NOTE: It is normal for

these droplets and initial ice production to appear discolored

during the initial system flush. Ice color will return to normal after

the first bin of ice production.

RESET FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR

For Bottom Freezer and Side-by-Side models - Press and hold

the RESET WATER FILTER button on the dispenser for three

seconds. On select models, filter reset will be automatic when

new filter is installed.

For Multi-Door Bottom Freezer models - When dispensing

water, press the button underneath the Confirm Filter Change

message. On select models, filter reset will be automatic when

new filter is installed.

XWFE Water Filter Cartridge Continued

GE XWFE User manual

Brand: GE

Model: XWFE

Category: Fridges

Type: User manual

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